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Recently, 바카라 토토 사이트 partnered with Cañada College in Redwood City, Calif. to create a training program for photonics and laser technicians.
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The program consists of 18 units of classroom education in math, science, and engineering. Upon Completion of Certificate requirements, students will be able to apply knowledge to solve photonics and optics problems, communicate effectively as team members, design and perform tests, analyze data and prepare findings, and apply skills and modern tools necessary for optics and photonics engineering practice.
“It’s critically important that community colleges invest more in developing short-duration training programs like PALT that provide students—from recent high school grads to seasoned professionals looking to reskill—a shorter route to a family-sustaining career,” says Dr. Ameer Thompson, Dean of Science and Technology at Cañada College. “We believe this partnership with 바카라 토토 사이트 can serve as a model for other schools.”
바카라 토토 사이트 is excited to partner with Cañada College on the PALT program and looks forward to preparing a new generation of technicians for careers in the photonics industry.
Learn more about the PALT program.
